The Tent

Larry Levitt, Executive Vice President for Health Policy at Kaiser Family Foundation, joins the show to talk about Trump’s nomination of RFK, Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, possible cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, and how states should respond. Colin and Erin also discuss Trump’s extreme personnel choices and speak with Cait Smith, director of LGBTQI+ Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, about protecting transgender Americans.

Mike Sozan, senior fellow for Democracy Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss how Republicans might attack U.S. democracy, the importance of the Senate confirmation process, and what progressives from the local to national level can do to protect Americans’ rights and freedoms. Colin and Erin also talk about how states and nonprofits are preparing for a second Trump administration and what COP29 could reveal about the uncertain future of U.S. climate leadership.

Journalist and author Ari Berman joins the show to discuss the minoritarianism of the MAGA movement, how it played out in the 2024 race, and how it will affect the political direction of the United States. Colin and guest host Navin Nayak, president of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, also talk about Tuesday’s results and what they mean for the next four years.

Robby Mook, manager of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, joins the show to discuss the latest polling, the candidates’ closing arguments, and how to protect democracy. Daniella and Colin also talk about the media’s coverage of the presidential campaigns and their final pitches to the American people.

Political strategist Simon Rosenberg joins the show to discuss election polls, MAGA extremism and its impact up and down the ballot, and how candidates are approaching the remaining days of their campaigns. Colin and Erin also talk about Donald Trump’s affinity for authoritarians and speak with Brendan Duke, senior director of Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, about Trump’s tariff plans.

Laura Rodriguez, vice president of Government Affairs at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about the priorities of the Hispanic and Latino community and how the presidential candidates are engaging its voters. Colin and Erin also talk about Vice President Kamala Harris’ media strategy and speak with Mike Sozan, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, about Donald Trump’s antidemocratic rhetoric and his attacks on CBS News.

Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick, a family planning doctor in Arizona, discusses how abortion restrictions affect providers and patients, why lawmakers should champion reproductive rights, and the importance of the Affordable Care Act. Daniella and Colin also talk about special counsel Jack Smith’s recent filing and Vice President Kamala Harris’s media blitz.

Andrew Miller, a former top State Department official managing the U.S. response to the conflict in Gaza and a current senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss the first anniversary of the October 7 massacre in Israel and rising tensions in the Middle East. Daniella and Colin also talk about the vice presidential debate and the Biden-Harris administration's response to Hurricane Helene.

Jessica Mackler, president of EMILYs List, joins the show to talk about how abortion will impact the 2024 elections and why women are leading on this deeply personal issue. Daniella and Colin also discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’s economic vision and the latest scandals involving Lt. Governor Mark Robinson (R-NC).

Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, talks about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut and what it means for consumers, as well as his efforts to tackle junk fees and other forms of corporate greed. Daniella and Colin also talk about the dangers of political violence, and speak with Kate Kelly, senior director of the Women’s Initiative at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, about reproductive rights.